Teacher of English
Permanent Contract
January 2025 start
Full or Part Time
£MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084 subject to annual progression.
ECTs welcome to apply
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of English, committed to enabling all children in their care to thrive, creating a stimulating and positive classroom ethos whilst supporting and challenging all to succeed. This is an exciting time to join our team and we welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers who are seeking a new challenge and/or career progression.
The English Faculty at Langley is a strong team of highly skilled, committed professionals, united in their dedication to pupils and passion for their subject. Pupils at Langley enjoy English and they achieve highly due to the skill, commitment and passion of their teachers. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative teacher who is looking for a new challenge to make a difference and to work in what we believe to be a uniquely inclusive school. Full support, training and career professional development will be provided to ensure that the successful candidate thrives in this role.
At Langley, we prioritise positive relationships between staff and students. We are incredibly proud of the way our staff and young people work collaboratively to fulfil our school motto 'to be the best we can be'. Langley is a wonderful place to work and learn. We are a committed, compassionate community united in our mission to being fully inclusive, celebrating diversity and promoting equality in all that we do. Every learner matters and matters equally at Langley.
In our recent Ofsted Inspection Report from March 2023, inspectors described Langley as 'an inclusive, welcoming school' where 'pupils behave well in lessons' and there is a 'calm and purposeful atmosphere around the school'.
Above all, Langley is an inclusive community and students, staff and governors are united in our shared belief that potential is limitless and that a good education opens doors and transforms lives. We want our young people to succeed academically and personally so that they leave us as happy, thriving young adults, proud of themselves and our school.
If you are interested in the post and would like to find out more about our school before applying, please email Deputy Headteacher Duncan Carr at s206dcarr@langley.solihull.sch.uk
Please find attached a person specification, job description, candidate pack, recruitment monitoring and application form. We look forward to receiving your application. Please email to the Headteacher's PA, Becky Friend, at s206rfriend@langley.solihull.sch.uk
Closing date: Sunday 1st December 2024
Proposed interview date: Thursday 5th December 2024
Langley School staff, governors and students are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of students and staff. Pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE will be carried out for successful applicants.
The safeguarding responsibilities of the position are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.
As the work of this post involves working with children, adults at risk or in a position of trust, it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please note that Disclosure & Barring Service clearance at the appropriate level will be required for this post.
Where this post meets the definition of Regulated Activity (as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 as amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012) the relevant barred list(s) for children and adults will also be checked. You must disclose details of all unfiltered reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as these will be disclosed by the DBS. It is an offence to apply for a role which involves regulated activity by an applicant who is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher of English, committed to enabling all children in their care to thrive, creating a stimulating and positive classroom ethos whilst supporting and challenging all to succeed. This is an exciting time to join our team and we welcome applications from ECTs as well as experienced teachers who are seeking a new challenge and/or career progression.
The English Faculty at Langley is a strong team of highly skilled, committed professionals, united in their dedication to pupils and passion for their subject. Pupils at Langley enjoy English and they achieve highly due to the skill, commitment and passion of their teachers. This is an excellent opportunity for an innovative teacher who is looking for a new challenge to make a difference and to work in what we believe to be a uniquely inclusive school. Full support, training and career professional development will be provided to ensure that the successful candidate thrives in this role.
At Langley, we prioritise positive relationships between staff and students. We are incredibly proud of the way our staff and young people work collaboratively to fulfil our school motto 'to be the best we can be'. Langley is a wonderful place to work and learn. We are a committed, compassionate community united in our mission to being fully inclusive, celebrating diversity and promoting equality in all that we do. Every learner matters and matters equally at Langley.
In our recent Ofsted Inspection Report from March 2023, inspectors described Langley as 'an inclusive, welcoming school' where 'pupils behave well in lessons' and there is a 'calm and purposeful atmosphere around the school'.
Above all, Langley is an inclusive community and students, staff and governors are united in our shared belief that potential is limitless and that a good education opens doors and transforms lives. We want our young people to succeed academically and personally so that they leave us as happy, thriving young adults, proud of themselves and our school.